4. The four main classes of
molecules in biochemistry
are carbohydrates, lipids, protein
s, and nucleic acids.
Types of Biomolecules
5. Carbohydrates are made from
monomers
called monosaccharides. Some
of these monosaccharides
include glucose and fructose.
Carbohydrates
6. Lipids are composed of long
hydrocarbon chains. Lipid
molecules hold a large amount of
energy and the energy storage
molecules.
Lipids
7. Proteins are very large molecules
made from monomers
called amino acids.
Proteins
8. Nucleic acids are organic
compounds. Nucleic acids are
made of polymer of
nucleotides.
Nucleic Acids
9. Carbohydrates provide the body
with source of energy help the
functioning of our brain, heart and
nervous, digestive and immune
system.
Functions of Biomolecules
10. Each protein in the body has
specific functions, some proteins
provide structural support, help in
body movement, and also defense
against germs and infections.
Functions of Biomolecules
11. The simplest type of
carbohydrate is
a monosaccharide, which
between other properties
contains carbon, hydrogen, and
oxygen.
Monosaccharide
12. Polymers are high molecular
mass compound and their
structure is composed of a
large number of simple
repeating units.
Polymers
13. Amino acids are organic
molecules with two functional
groups which are bonded to the
same carbon atom of the
molecule.
Amino Acids
